Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Matar as its Group Chief People Officer effective  May 18.

 

Commenting on the appointment, Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Jeffrey Goh stated: “We are delighted to welcome Matar to Gulf Air Group as the Chief People Officer. Matar joins the Group with strong credentials in Human Resources transformation and brings with him a wealth of experience necessary for the next phases of our transformation journey.”

 

On his part, Matar said: "I am honored to join the Gulf Air Group, and I look forward to starting this new chapter and contributing to the Group’s vision by managing its human capital, the most valuable asset in any organisation."

 

With over 16 years of experience in the field of human resources, Matar specialises in human resources digital transformation, building corporate cultures, strategic planning and developing performance management.  Prior to joining the Gulf Air Group, Mohamed served as Group Head of Human Capital at the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB).

 

Matar holds a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) certification from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, and he completed executive leadership education programs at Harvard Business School and INSEAD Business School.

 

He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Wales, the UK. -TradeArabia News Service